Awarding to developers / Is price a matter of negotiation? (with survey)

Hello Michael,

... since apparently it is simply being calculated "honestly" (and the general contractor also wants to make a living from something).

It may surprise you, but certainly some other users who regularly follow my posts in general: they can all calculate "correctly"; even the cheap guys! A barometer for a good price/performance ratio is regularly the construction specification (BB). Based on this little guidebook, the offer price can be assessed reasonably roughly; a precise review by an independent advisory service (e.g. a lawyer or consumer advice center) or also construction consulting (e.g. myself) should of course not be "neglected."

If the offer price is too low, low-quality components are installed or services are missing; here it can be assumed that after contract signing - but at the latest during the ongoing construction process - significant additional costs will be charged (must be). If the offer price is too high, either the requested service is too extravagant or the provider, due to its marketing (MH and advertising consume immense sums), is obliged to achieve higher margins.

Ultimately, the decision for a provider should be based on 5 components:

[*]the BB meets the requirements of the technical conditions valid at the time of contract conclusion / the respective current energy saving regulation
[*]the contractor is solvent
[*]the contract documents equally reflect both client and contractor <=> partnership
[*]the securities for the client correspond to the respective current requirements of independent institutions (e.g. consumer advice center)
[*]former clients confirm the overall impression

That it makes sense, despite a positive answer to all 5 points, to additionally commission an independent construction supervision goes without saying. Any reputable BU/GU/BT will not oppose this, but will welcome it if their services are confirmed by an independent party!

Kind regards

Hello Musketeer,

we will also choose this tactic because I have heard that our preferred GU does not give a discount (but currently once again has an - original quote - "sensational promotion"). With promotions, it depends on whether you need these additional services/would have chosen them anyway.

Another point is credibility - that you also negotiate with 1 or 2 other providers - and actually do it! Even if the effort is enormous, I know from my professional everyday life that this "works". Or rather, the providers are trained to look for signals whether the interested party is really still checking alternatives.

If you do it like this, it is important to define a "standard scope" for yourself - for us living space, type and location of the rooms, KfW standard (55), type of construction (solid), etc. and query this with all providers.

Daves